West Ham appeal to fans to avoid 'offensive and divisive' chants

LONDON, Aug 20 : West Ham United on Thursday urged supporters to avoid "offensive and divisive" chanting after a section of away fans sang a chant containing an anti-Palestinian message during Sunday's 2-2 Championship draw at Burnley.The club, relegated from the Premier League last season, did not name the player referred to in the chant. However, clips shared on social media appeared to show the chant referring to West Ham's Israel winger Manor Solomon.Solomon, 27, joined the East London club earlier this month on an initial three-year contract, with the option of a further year, and scored in the draw at Burnley.Ahead of West Ham's first home Championship fixture of the season against Charlton Athletic at the London Stadium on Saturday, the club issued an appeal to their fans. "Regardle